The Life And Letters Of St. Francis Xavier, Volume 1  CONTENTS BOOK I. FROM THE BIRTH OF FRANCIS TO HIS SAILING FOR INDIA. 1506-1541. CHAPTER I. FRANCIS XAVIER AT THE UNIVERSITY OF PARIS. Manifold diversity of vocations 1 Importance of the old Universities 2 Universities and religious movements 3 Ignatius at Paris 4 His attraction to great cities 5 Acquaintance with Francis Xavier 7 Pierre Leftvre 8 Parentage and early life of Francis Xavier 9 His university career 11 He was not at once won by Ignatius 12 The other first members of the Society 13 Formation of the Society at Paris 16 Ignatius's zeal 16 His method with Pierre Leftvre 18 The first vows at Montmartre, Feast of the Assumption, 1534 19 Ignatius threatened with public disgrace 20 Struggle of Francis regarding his vocation 22 Difficulties from his father 23 His sister intercedes for him 23 Attraction to the Holy Land 24 The Society formed for Apostolical work 25 Immense importance of the East to the Church 25 Method of life of the companions of Ignatius 28 Unity and peace 29 Journey of Ignatius to Spain 30 Letter I. To the Captain of Azpilqueta, March 24, 1535. He asks assistance of his brother 31 Denies calumnious reports 31 Gratitude to Ignatius 32 Vice and heresy at the University 33 Begs his brother to seek the counsels of Ignatius 34 His cousin's flight from College 35 CHAPTER II. LABOURS IN ITALY AND ROME. The Companions leave Paris to join Ignatius, Nov. 15, 1536 37 Opposition to their departure 37 Particulars of the journey 38 Danger to Francis from excess in penance 39 Difficulties on the road 39 State of the country through which they passed 40 They reach Venice about Epiphany, 1537 40 Ignatius awaits them there 40 They occupy themselves in works of charity 41 Francis at the Hospital of the Incurables 42 The disciples of Ignatius start for Rome 42 Their trials and privations 43 They are presented to the Pope 45 Dispute with, Roman doctors in his presence 45 The Pope favours them 45 They return to Venice and receive holy orders, June 24, 1537 45 They are prevented from starting for the Holy Land 46 They disperse to prepare for their first mass 46 Their rule and discipline 46 Collected at Vicenza 47 Ignatius calls them 'Compafiia' of Jesus 47 Francis has a vision of St. Jerome 48 Bologna, first scene of his priestly labours 48 Ignatius at Rome 48 With Ortiz at Monte Cassino 49 The Companions assemble at Rome 49 Ignatius unfolds the plan of his Order 50 Leave is given to preach and hear confessions 50 False accusation against Ignatius and his Companions 51 Decision in their favour, Nov. 18, 1538 52 Exertions during a famine in the winter 52 Deliberations regarding the Society 53 Verbal approbation by the Pope 55 Dispersion of the Companions 55 Govea and John III. of Portugal 56 Demand for missionaries to the East Indies 56 Francis Xavier is appointed in place of Bobadilla, March 15, 1540 57 CHAPTER III. FRANCIS IN LISBON. Desire of Francis for the Indian Mission 58 Leaves at Rome his suffrage as to the General of the Society 59 His journey to Portugal 59 LETTER II. TO FR. M. IGNATIUS BOLOGNA MARCH 31, 1540. His interview with Card. Ferreri. 61 His labours at Loreto 61 Message to Faustina Ancolini 62 LETTER III. TO THE SOCIETY, LISBON, JULY 3, 1540. His account of his journey 62 A miraculous escape from drowning 63 Other anecdotes of the journey 64 He denies himself a last interview with his mother 65 Cure of Simon Rodriguez from fever 66 Interview with the King 67 They hear confessions at the Court 68 The King favours the Society 68 Fresh associates in the Mission 70 The King begs the Fathers to preach 70 Hopefulness of Francis 71 Life of the Fathers at Lisbon 72 LETTER IV. TO FR. M. IGNATIUS LISBON, JULY 26, 1540. Success of the Spiritual Exercises 73 Proposes a college for students 74 Speaks of founding new houses of the Order 75 Francis invited to Coimbra by his uncle 75 LETTER V. TO THE DR. AZPILQUETA, LISBON, SEPT. 28, 1540. Self-diffidence of Francis 76 Hopes of a meeting 77 Commends Blas Lopez to his uncle 77 LETTER VI. TO THE DR. AZPILQUETA, LISBON, NOV. 4, 1540. Joy at his pious zeal 78 Promises an interview 79 LETTER VII. TO FR. M. IGNATIUS, LISBON, OCT. 12, 1540. Great fruit of their exertions 80 Death of the King's brother 81 Expectations as to India 82 Confirmation of the Society, Sept 27, 1540 82 Cardinal Guidiccioni 82 Negotiations for retaining the Fathers in Portugal 83 Ignatius suggests that Simon Rodriguez should stay 84 The companions of Francis 85 Francis named Apostolic Nuncio 86 He refuses an outfit 86 LETTER VIII. TO THE SOCIETY AT ROME, LISBON, MARCH 18, 1541. Joy at the prosperity of the Society 87 The King desires to found a house 88 Deep gratitude of Francis 88 Favourable opinion of the Governor Sousa 90 Hopes of success in the Indies 90 Expressions of humility and self-distrust 91 Praises of the King of Portugal 93 The piety of the Court 94 LETTER IX. TO FRS. LE JAY AND LAYNEZ, LISBON, MARCH 18, 1541. Alms for the Gesu 95 Advice how to gain support 96 Begs that the ambassador maybe written to 96 Francesco Mancias 97 Masses offered for Cardinal Guidiccioni 98 Those who trifle with their vocation 99 Anticipations of increased numbers 100 Asks some spiritual favours 101 Election of General 101 Francis reveals some secrets to Rodriguez 102 Sails from Lisbon, April 7, 1541 102 NOTES TO BOOK I. 1. Suffrage of St. Francis Xavier in the election of a General for the Society 103 2. Letter of St. Ignatius to his nephew 104 3. Don Pedro Mascarefias 105 BOOK II. FROM THE SAILING OF FRANCIS FOR INDIA TO HIS FIRST VOYAGE TO THE FARTHER EAST. 1541-1545. CHAPTER I. VOYAGE TO INDIA, AND FIRST LABOURS AT GOA Sea voyages in the time of Francis 109 Company on board 110 His Apostolical conversation 111 Practices of charity 112 His sufferings during the voyage 113 Stay at Mozambique 113 LETTER X. TO THE SOCIETY AT ROME, GOA, SEPT. 18, 1542. Unusual length of the voyage 114 Occupations at Mozambique 114 His two companions left there 115 Some account of Goa 115 Melinda 116 The island of Socotra 117 Religion of the inhabitants 118 Their hatred of the Mussulmans 119 At the hospital at Goa 120 Occupations in the city 120 Mission to Cape Comorin 120 The love of the Cross 121 He begs for news of the Society 121 Humbly asks for guidance 121 Francis omits many details 122 The Portuguese at Goa 123 The College of Santa Fe 125 Deference of Francis towards the Bishop 125 Influence of his holy life 126 His method of winning souls to good 1 27 Disordered lives set right 127 Invitations to attend 'Christian Doctrine' 128 Christian truths taught in verse 129 The Fishery Coast 130 Remarks on the two following letters 131 LETTER XI. TO THE FATHER MASTER IGNATIUS OF LOYOLA, GOA, OCT. 18, 1543. Foundation of the College of Santa Fe 133 Gratitude of Francis to the Governor 134 Request of indulgences in his name 135 More members of the Society asked for 136 Value set by the Portuguese on indulgences 137 Personal favours for the Governor 137 LETTER XII. TO THE FATHER MASTER IGNATIUS OF LOYOLA, GOA, OCT. 20, 1543. Asks a plenary indulgence for the octave of St. Thomas 138 Begs for indulgences for the hospital 139 Also for indulgences on the Feasts of our Lady 139 And for the Confraternity of Mercy 140 Requests that the Bishop's Vicars may administer confirmation 140 Change of the season of Lent 141 Postscript 142 CHAPTER II. FRANCIS XAVIER AMONG THE PARAVAS Account of the Paravas 143 Their dispute with the Mussulmans 143 They appeal to the Portuguese 144 Many of them are baptized, 1532 145 Francis finds them quite uninstructed 145 LETTER XIII. TO THE FATHER MASTER IGNATIUS LOYOLA TUTICORIN, IN THE SPRING 1543. Account of his mission to Cape Comorin 146 The children's desire for instruction 146 Miraculous recovery of a woman 147 Conversion of a whole village 148 Protection of the Governor 148 Francis begs prayers for him 150 Francis takes Mancias with him 150 LETTER XIV. TO THE SOCIETY AT ROME COCHIN DEC. 31, 1543. A letter from Rome 151 The Catechism translated into Malabar 151 Method of instruction 152 Great numbers baptized 153 Piety of the children 153 Their hatred of the idols 154 The natives beg his help for the sick 154 He sends children in his place 154 Appoints catechists 155 Laments the scarcity of missionaries 156 Learned men at the universities 156 Progress of the College 157 The Brahmins 157 Their fear of Francis 158 Meeting in a pagoda 159 Francis disputes with the Brahmins 159 Explains to them the Christian faith 160 Conversation with a learned Brahmin 161 Hopes of his conversion 162 His own joy in God's service 162 Love for the Society 163 His faith in the prayers of children 163 The letters of Francis give an insight into his ministry 164 Difficulties of the work at Cape Comorin 165 Francis constantly surrounded by children 166 Method of teaching the Catechism 167 The native schoolmasters 167 Explanation of the Creed 168 The natives thoroughly taught 169 The gift of miracles 170 The gift of tongues 172 Other miracles of the Saint 174 Children work miracles through him 174 Opposition of the Brahmins 175 Difficulties caused by the Portuguese 175 Hardships and mortifications of Francis 176 His interior consolations 177 CHAPTER III. THE FISHERY COAST AND TRAVANCORE. Trials of Francis 178 Want of sympathy 179 His affectionate disposition 179 His companions 180 His return to Goa, 1543 180 Mancias working alone 181 He takes two native priests back to the coast 181 Francis writes often to instruct and encourage him 182 Character of Mancias 182 LETTER XV. TO FRANCIS MANCIAS SETTING OUT FOR COMORIN PUNICAL, FEB. 22, 1544. Begs for news of all that concerns him 184 Exhorts him to patience 184 Directions as to money 185 LETTER XVI. TO FRANCIS MANCIAS MUNAHPAUD, MARCH 14, 1544. The example of God's patience 186 Encouragement 186 Matthew and the Patangatins 186 Mancias urged to be zealous in catechizing 187 LETTER XVII. TO FRANCIS MANCIAS MUNAHPAUD, MARCH 20, 1544. Joy at the success of Mancias 188 Exhortations to charity 189 The mischief done by the Portuguese 189 The King of Travancore 190 Well disposed towards Francis 191 LETTER XVIII. TO FRANCIS MANCIAS, MUNAHPAUD, MARCH 24, 1544. Outrage by a Portuguese 191 Impunity allowed to such actions 192 Mancias is to complain to the Commandant 193 Injustice of the Portuguese to their allies 193 Change of plan in St. Francis 194 Idea of preaching in Ethiopia 194 The Portuguese in Africa 195 LETTER XIX. TO FRANCIS MANCIAS, MUNAHPAUD, MARCH 27, 1544. Congratulations on his success 196 Sorrow at the persecutions of the Christians 196 The boy Matthew 197 Correction of an error in Malabar 197 Encouragement to charity 198 LETTER XX. TO FRANCIS MANCIAS, MUNAHPAUD, APRIL 8, 1544. Fruit of Mancias' labours 199 Francis promises to meet him 199 Defection of Joam d'Artiaga 199 Interest in Matthew 200 LETTER XXI. TO FRANCIS MANCIAS LIVARE, APRIL 23, 1544. Request for news 201 Anticipation of an interview with a Pula 202 Inquiries about the children 202 LETTER XXII. TO FRANCIS MANCIAS, NARE, MAY 1, 1544. Francis ill with a fever 203 The Pula still expected 203 LETTER XXIII, TO FRANCIS MANCIAS, TUTICORIN, MAY 14, 1544. Exhortation to patience 203 How to deal with the unfortunate 204 Severity should be the last resource 205 Other labours of Francis 205 Conversions in Travancore 206 Favour of the King 207 Account of Francis, by Paul Vaz 208 The Vadhouger or Badages 208 LETTER XXIV. TO FRANCIS MANCIAS, MUNAHPAUD, MONDAY, JUNE 16, 1544. Ravages of the Badages 209 Church promised at Combutur 209 Francis sets out to the relief of the Christians 211 LETTER XXV. TO FRANCIS MANCIAS VIRANDAPATANAO, JUNE 22, 1544. Children should be the first care 21 1 Kindness and affability to be used 21 1 LETTER XXVI. TO FRANCIS MANCIAS, MUNAHPAUD, JUNE 30, 1544. Failure of attempt to reach Cape Comorin 212 An appeal for the sufferers there. 212 Inquiries about the Christians 213 Interruption in the correspondence 213 Francis again in Travancore 213 Attack upon the Christians there 214 Francis alone stops an invading army 214 Miraculous raising of the dead 215 Another miracle at Coulan 216 LETTER XXVII. TO FRANCIS MANDAS, MUNAHPAUD AUG. 1, 1544. Francis visits Cape Comorin by land 217 Misery of the people there 217 LETTER XXVIII. TO FRANCIS MANCIAS, MUNAHPAUD AUG. 3, 1544. Fear of Mancias being taken prisoner 218 Sends a priest to help him 218 Steps for the protection of the Christians 219 Takes the opportunity of urging prayer 220 Anxiety for the safety of the converts 220 Disturbances at Tuticorin 221 LETTER XXIX. TO FRANCIS MANCIAS, MUNAHPUUD, AUG. 19, 1544. Request for news of the Christians at Tuticorin 221 Mancias begged not to desert his post 221 P.S. An attack from the Badages 222 LETTER XXX. TO FRANCIS MACIAS, MUNAHPAUD, AUG. 20, 1544. Fear for those who offend God 223 The King sends a message to the Badages 223 Project of sending Mancias to Manaar 224 LETTER XXXI. TO FRANCIS MANCIAS PUNICAL, AUG. 21, 1544. Inquiries about the attacks of the Badages 224 When they are over, Mancias may leave 224 Francis Coelho will succeed him 225 Joam d'Artiaga 225 Francis without an interpreter 225 Temporary freedom from molestation 226 Francis about to sail for Tala 226 Means of securing the work in Travancore 226 Efforts for the protection of Christians 227 LETTER XXXII. TO FRANCIS MANCIAS, MUNAHPAUD, SEPT 2, 1544. Help from a Prince at Tala 227 Begs the Prince's messengers may be rewarded 228 The outrage by a Portuguese 228 If true, Francis cannot appear at the Court 228 The King has shown great kindness 229 The Commandant requested to secure peace during a month 229 Particulars of the outrage to be sent 230 Caution not to sign the letter 230 The Portuguese more mischievous than the natives 231 Misconduct of the Commandant, Cosmo de Payva 232 The Commandant in calamity 233 Francis anxious to relieve him 233 LETTER XXXIII. TO FRANCIS MANCIAS, SEPT. 5, 1544. Request for news of the Christians at Tuticorin 233 Mancias is to go and help them if necessary 234 Provisions are to be sent 235 LETTER XXXIV. TO FRANCIS MANCIAS, ALENDALE, SEPT. 5, 1544. Pity of Francis for the Commandant 235 His calumnious letter 236 Mancias urged to aid him 236 Fresh outrages of the Portuguese 237 The Christians sure to suffer in consequence 237 LETTER XXXV. TO FRANCIS MANCIAS, TRINCHANDOUR SEPT 7, 1544. Labours of Francis interrupted 239 The Badages up in arms 239 Influence of Francis with the King 239 He hopes it may check violence 239 Intended visit to Iniquitribirim 240 The Christians to be conveyed to Combutur and Punical 240 Mancias to visit the Christian settlements 241 Importance of instructing the young 241 LETTER XXXVI. TO FRANCIS MANCIAS, MUNAHPAUD, SEPT. 20, 1544. Kind feeling for the Commandant 242 Father Coelho sent to the Prince at Tala 242 Francis very desirous to leave the Christians in peace 242 Kind messages to others 243 LETTER XXXVII. TO FRANCIS MANCIAS, TUTICORIN SEPT. 20, 1544. Anxiety for the Christians gives him no rest 243 He is going to the King to plead their cause 244 Begs the prayers of children for his success 244 Sends money to pay for their instruction 244 Francis again in Travancore 244 He destroys the idols and pagodas 244 His desire for martyrdom 245 Success of his mission in Travancore 245 CHAPTER IV. MANAAR, JAFANAPATAM AND MELIAPOR. Mission to the island of Manaar 246 Persecution by the Rajah 247 Six hundred Christians put to death 247 Conversion apd death of the Rajah's son 248 Miraculous appearances at the grave 248 Conversion of other princes in Ceylon 248 Francis intends to appeal to the Governor of India 249 LETTER XXXVIII. TO FRANCIS MANCIAS MUNAHPAUD, NOV. 8, 1544. Again urges him to charity 250 How to act in distracting duties 250 When gentleness fails, a little severity is good 251 Confidence in God and in the prayers of children 251 Grief at the outrages against God 251 Attempted negotiations of the Governor with the Pulas 252 Persecution against Christians connived at by Portuguese 252 LETTER XXXIX. TO FRANCIS MANCIAS, MUNAHPAUD, NOV. 10, 1544. Mission of Alexis de Sousa 253 His displeasure with the Pulas 253 Francis passes through villages baptizing 253 Directions as to the pearl fishery 253 Prayers of children an assistance and shield 254 Desire to die for God's service 254 Francis Xavier at Cochin 255 Conversation with Miguel Vaz 255 Letters from Portugal 255 Scandals amongst the Portuguese 256 Miguel Vaz proposes to go to the King of Portugal 257 Progress of the Society of Jesus 257 LETTER XL. TO FRANCIS MANCIAS COCHIN, DEC. 18, 1544. Proposed visit to the Governor 258 Mancias to be ordained priest 258 Two more companions expected. 259 Mancias to go to Travancore 259 Villages of Matchuas to be baptized 261 Antonio Fernandez 261 Joam de Lizana 261 Francis embarks for Cambaia 261 Conversion on the way 262 Expedition against Jafanapatam ordered 263 Return of Francis to Cochin 264 LETTER XLI. TO JOHN III. KING OF PORTUGAL, COCHIN, JAN. 20, 1545. The King responsible to God for India 265 Recommendation of Miguel Vaz 266 He must be sent back 266 The Bishop's decaying health 267 The King is warned to punish his officials 267 A special minister for religious affairs is wanted 268 The King urged to greater liberality 268 Progress of Christianity 269 More missionaries wanted 269 Colleges at Goa and Cranganor 270 Francis expects io die in India 270 Anxiety of Francis for the return of Miguel Vaz 271 LETTER XLII. TO THE REVEREND FATHER IGNATIUS OF LOYOLA, GENERAL OF THE SOCIETY OF JESUS, AT ROME COCHIN, JAN. 22, 1545. Renewed request for faculties and indulgences 271 The sort of men who are wanted as missionaries 272 Conveniences at Goa and Cochin 272 Work even for the delicate 273 Anxiety for letters 273 Intention of Francis to proceed further East 274 LETTER XLIII. TO MASTER SIMON RODRIGUEZ, OF THE SOCIETY OF JESUS, COCHIN, JAN. 22, 1545. As to Simon's coming to India 275 Diego Fernandez 275 The letter addressed to all the Society 276 Inquires again about indulgences 277 Francis' affection for Rodriguez 277 Simon is not to let any friends come as officials to India 278 Praise of Miguel Vaz 279 LETTER XLIV. TO THE SOCIETY AT ROME, COCHIN JAN. 27, 1545. Mutual love of members of the Society 280 Explains his manner of instructing 280 Destruction of the idols 281 Account of the persecution in Manaar 281 Prospects in Macazar 283 Payva and the King of Supa, in Celebes 285 What is a lie? 286 Kings of Supa and Sian are baptized 286 Francis proposes to go to Malacca 287 Sails for Negapatam 288 Conversion of the pilot of the vessel 288 The expedition abandoned 289 LETTER XLV. TO FATHER FRANCIS MANCIAS, NEGAPATAM, APRIL 7, 1545. FRANCIS EXHORTS HIM TO ZEAL 289 His own uncertainty as to the future 290 Mentions his plan for Macazar 291 Again urges care to teach children 291 The native priests to be watched 292 Serious offences must be punished 293 Mancias is to remonstrate with Cosmo de Payva 293 And to threaten him with punishment 294 Vasco Fernandez 294 Francis unwilling to see the expedition given up 295 Sails for Meliapor and puts back 295 Letter to Mancias from Negapatam 296 Journey of Francis to Meliapor on foot 296 Shrine of St Thomas 296 Francis attacked by devils 297 He receives great light as to his future course 297 LETTER XLVI. TO THE FATHERS DIEGO DE BORBA AND PAUL OF CAMERINO, CITY OF ST. THOMAS, MAY 8, 1545. Francis regrets the expedition's failure 298 God's will made known to him as to Macazar, 298 Prayers translated for the converts 299 His confidence in God 299 Happiness of Francis at Meliapor 300 Conversions among the Portuguese 301 Miracles 301 Conversion of Joam d'Eyro 302 His relapse and repentance 303 Francis leaves Meliapor 303 No bad Christians left there 303 Assists a soldier who had lost at cards 304 Causes his conversion 304 Characteristics of the Saint 304 Arrival of Joam de Castro, the new Governor, at Goa 305 Martin Alfonso de Sousa's wish to retire 305 NOTES TO BOOK II. 1. Daily exercise of a Christian, by St. Francis Xavier 306 2. Method of catechizing the Ignorant, by the same 318 3. Explanation of the Creed, by the same 321 4. Other works of St. Francis Xavier 340 5. Supposed letter to Mancias, omitted in the text 341 BOOK III. FROM THE FIRST VOYAGE OF FRANCIS TO THE EASTERN ARCHIPELAGO TO HIS RETURN TO INDIA. 1545-1548. CHAPTER I. FRANCIS AT MALACCA. Scarcity of letters during this period 345 Malacca 346 Arrival of Francis 347 He remains and works as usual 348 Great condescension to sinners 349 Conversion of a Rabbi 350 Multitude of miracles 350 A girl raised from the dead 351 LETTER XLVII. TO THE SOCIETY IN PORTUGAL, MALACCA SEPT. 1545. His designs on Macazar 353 LETTER XLVIII. TO THE SOCIETY IN PORTUGAL MALACCA NOV. 10, 1545. Macazar 354 Joam d'Eyro 354 Arrival of Fathers from Portugal 355 LETTER XLIX. TO FATHER SIMON RODRIGUEZ, MALACCA, DEC. 5, 1545. Francis implores him to send Missionaries 356 Progress of the Society 356 Jerome Nadal 357 LETTER L. TO THE FATHERS PAUL OF CAMERINO, JOAM BEIRA, AND ANTONIO CRIMINALE MALACCA, DEC. 10, 1545 Beira and Criminale to go to Cape Comorin 359 Paul of Camerino exhorted to obedience 360 Recommendation of Simon Botelho 360 CHAPTER II. THE MOLUCCAS Meagre account of Francis's proceedings in the Moluccas 362 Extent of the Islands 363 State of Religion 364 Conversions on board ship 365 Amboyna 365 The fleet of Spaniards 366 Contagious disease among the crews 367 Cosmo Torres 367 LETTER LI. TO THE SOCIETY AT GOA, AMBOYNA, MAY 8, 1546. Work at Amboyna 368 Prospect of danger 369 LETTER LII. TO FATHER PAUL OF CAMERINO, AMBOYNA, MAY 10, 1546. Exhortation to obedience 370 Two Fathers to be sent to the Moluccas 370 LETTER LIII. TO THE FATHERS AT COMORIN — ANTONIO CRIMINALE AND JOAM BEIRA AMBOYNA, MAY 10, 1546. His work with the Spaniards 371 Mancias and Beira to come to the Moluccas 372 How they are to sail 373 LETTER LIV. TO THE SOCIETY AT ROME, AMBOYNA, MAY 1546. His arrangements before leaving India 374 Stay at Malacca 374 Voyage to Amboyna 375 The Spanish fleet 376 The region of the Moor 376 Dangerous voyage to Amboyna 377 The Jews in China 378 Letters received at Malacca 379 State of Amboyna 380 The Island of Maurica 381 Climate and productions 381 Variety of languages 382 A lusus-naturce in Amboyna 383 Asks prayers for his voyage 383 Characteristics of this letter 384 LETTER LV. TO THE SOCIETY AT ROME, COCHIN, JAN. 21, 1548. Work at Amboyna 385 The Isles of the Moor 386 Thejavars 387 Volcanic eruptions 387 St. Michael's Day, 1546 388 Work on his return towards Malacca 389 The Mussulman King of Ternate 389 Ignorance of the Mussulmans 390 Four months at Malacca 391 Details to be supplied from other sources 392 The crucifix in Baranura 393 Francis in Rosalao and Ulate 394 State of Religion in Temate 395 Great success in preaching 396 Neachile 397 Why Francis Xavier went to the land of the Moor 398 History of Religion there 399 Attempts to prevent his going 399 His joyful reception 400 Great consolations 401 The chastisement of Tolo 402 Visit to Macazar and other places 404 CHAPTER III. FOUR MORE MONTHS IN MALACCA. Francis finds three Priests of the Society at Malacca 405 News from Europe 406 Death of Pierre Leffevre 406 The Missionaries sent on 407 Malacca 408 The Portuguese ships burnt 409 Challenge to the 'Capitan' 409 Indignation and zeal of Francis 410 The Christian armament fitted out 411 Francis announces its success 411 History of the armament 412 The battle and victory 414 Triumphant return of the armament 416 Letter LV. continued Anger the Japanese 417 The Acheenese expedition against Prospects in Japan 418 Storm on the way to India 419 Francis' love for the Society 420 Farther details as to Anger 421 Joam d'Eyro's fault and vision 422 Particulars as to the storm and sudden calm 424

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